Inclusive development in Guaviare

Background

The bloody conflict in Colombia has lasted for decades. It has vanished from the headlines - but the suffering remains. Hilfswerk International has been actively in involved in development assistance in Colombia since 15 years. We support indigenous families, children and women on their way into a better future.

Objective

Colombia’s agricultural potential is vast - however, the indigenous population hardly profits from the natural prosperity of their region. Hilfswerk International supports families through inclusive agricultural development and sustainable cultivation methods. A special focus lies on river basin management in the Guaviare region.

Activities

Integral, sustainable cultivation plans for about 300 family farms

Revitalizing traditional agricultural plots and methods

Supporting the integration of indigenous groups

Support of locally manufactured handicrafts and their marketing

Support of local innovation and small businesses

Target Group

More than 32,000 children, mothers and fathers of the indigenous population and the farmers in the Guaviare region